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Ondo workers demand N256,950 as new minimum wage

Peter AnayoSeptember 22, 2025

by Peter AnayoSeptember 22, 20250659

DAMISI OJO, Akure The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Ondo State Council and its affiliated unions have formally asked Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for the immediate increase in the minimum wage for Ondo State workers to ₦256,950 . At present, the state government is paying ₦73,00 as the minimum wage to Workers.......

Politics

2027: Aiyedatiwa’s call for single unified support structure logical – Ondo APC

Peter AnayoAugust 2, 2025

by Peter AnayoAugust 2, 20250637

DAMISI OJO, Akure The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has reacted to the concern raised by some political stakeholders in the state regarding the recent directive by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, calling for the collapse of all political support groups ahead of 2027 presidential elections into one unifying......

Politics

Appeal Court upholds Aiyedatiwa’s election as Ondo Gov

Peter AnayoAugust 1, 2025

by Peter AnayoAugust 1, 202502248

The Federal Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, Ondo State Capital, has upheld the election of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the November 16, 2024, governorship election in the state. He contested under the APC, was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)......

Politics

Appeal court affirms Aiyedatiwa, deputy’s victory

Peter AnayoMay 8, 2025

by Peter AnayoMay 8, 202501935

DAMISI OJO, Akure The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital, has dismissed the appeal filed against the victory of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his Deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami, at the November 16, 2024 governorship election. The court in a unanimous judgment read by Justice Oyebisi......

Approval of Landmark Projects in Ondo “ll spur development, says ex- commissioner

Peter AnayoApril 22, 2025

by Peter AnayoApril 22, 202502551

DAMISI OJO, Akure The immediate past Commissioner for Information in Ondo State, Hon Wale Akinlosotu on Tuesday lauded Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for the recent approval for various landmark developmental projects across the state. These projects include the construction and dualization of Akure–Idanre Road; housing project; construction of buildings and......

Insurance digest

Ondo State to leverage pension funds for infrastructure development—Gov Aiyedatiwa

Peter AnayoApril 18, 2025

by Peter AnayoApril 18, 202502759

UFOMBA UZUEGBU Ondo State is exploring opportunities to leverage pension funds for infrastructural development in the state. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, disclosed this on Tuesday, when he received a delegation from the National Pension Commission (PenCom) led by the Director General, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran in Akure. A statement on Thursday quoted......

Politics

Ondo APC excited over Supreme Court verdict against PDP

Peter AnayoMarch 12, 2025

by Peter AnayoMarch 12, 202501457

DAMISI OJO, Akure The All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ondo state has lauded the judgement of the Supreme Court nullifying the litigation brought by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Hon. Agboola Alfred Ajayi, regarding the November 16, 2024, governorship election in Ondo State. According to the......

Education

Ondo absorbs 1,010 new secondary school teachers

Peter AnayoMarch 3, 2025

by Peter AnayoMarch 3, 202501819

DAMISI OJO, Akure Ondo State, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved the employment of a total of 1,010 new teachers for secondary schools in the State. The approval came after the completion of the recruitment process by the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) which screened thousands of applicants last year.......

Gov Aiyedatiwa sworn in, pardons 43 convicts, commutes 15 death sentences to prison terms

Peter AnayoFebruary 24, 2025February 25, 2025

by Peter AnayoFebruary 24, 2025February 25, 20250613

.As Ondo recovers substantial funds, assets in private pockets DAMISI OJO, Akure As part of the inauguration of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state for another four-year tenure, the Governor has announced the extension of grace and mercy to 43 convicts. The act of justice......

News

Ogun State Govt refutes Ondo’s claim over Eba Island, warns against communal crisis

Peter AnayoFebruary 13, 2025

by Peter AnayoFebruary 13, 202501556

The Ogun State Government has firmly dismissed claims by its Ondo State counterpart regarding the ownership of Eba Island, where an oil well is currently under investigation. It emphasized that the island falls within Ogun State’s jurisdiction and cautioned against any attempt to stir communal tensions between the Ijebu and......